Christmas packaging

Buy from an extensive range of Christmas packaging now, including printed carrier bags to give your customers a Christmas shopping bag treat.

Try this sparkling range of crystal clear display bags to make your products sparkle this Christmas.

Packaging at Christmas

The run-up to Christmas is shopping heaven so, if you're a retailer, make sure you're ready and prepared with all the Christmas packaging you need.

Here's a handy checklist to make sure you're Christmas ready. Have you got all of the following ready for the Christmas super-season?

• Printed carrier bags complete with your very own Christmas design, logo and/or message of goodwill to customers - the perfect way to stand out from the crowd this festive season!
• Printed mailing bags to show your online and delivery customers that you love Christmas (and that you value them choosing to shop with you at Christmas)
• Crystal clear card bags to display all of those lovely Christmas cards you'll be selling
• Glossy display bags to present your lovely Christmas gift bags
• Super high clarity polypropylene sheets to cover your Christmas hampers and other open-top gift boxes
• Clear flower sleeves to wrap and display all those lovely bouquets and Christmas wreaths
• Sweet bags to display all of those tasty chocolate and sweety treats - the perfect stocking filler!
• Gift bottle bags, complete with gift tag, for those delicious liquid presents
• Gift carrier bags for those lucky people who are getting a selection of smaller gifts in one present… and also for those people who just don't have time to be wrapping presents!

What the internet says about display bags

Protective display film

Display film performs optimal when the substrate is chosen for both clarity and control. A film that sees transparent on the reel can still fail in service if the gauge is uneven, the sheet transports also much in handling, or the material pulls out of shape amid converting. Materials like PET, polycarbonate and other engineering polymers are used because they can grasp their size while still letting light through cleanly, which matters for printed graphics, product windows and protective overlays. The proper balance also assists amid slitting, lamination and rewinding, where poor dimensional stability can cause edge wander and waste. A straight-running film makes the job easier all the method down the line.

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Display bags only perform well when the film, seal and dimensions are chosen to suit the filling line rather than the shelf display alone. A transparent confectionery bag requirements a proper gauge so corners do not crack amid fast handling, while the seal must close in a controlled method whether it is machine-manufactured or done by hand. When the size is proper, filling runs more smoothly and the pack sits neatly without bunching. Good clarity also lets the product do the visual work, which reduces the need for additional print and retains the finished bag looking clean and tidy on display.

A polyprop bag is often chosen because the woven polypropylene structure handles bulk products without collapsing below normal site use. It suits heavy, dusty or awkward materials like granules, rubble and agricultural manufacture, where a flimsy sack would split or lose shape before the job is done. The woven material gives the bag strength while keeping the weight of the empty container fairly low, which makes handling easier at filling and dispatch. Good specification still matters, though, because loop strength, material weight and stitching quality all affect how securely the load travels. A well-manufactured polyprop bag retains product contained and reduces avoidable damage.

Film front bags in a 7" x 7" format work optimal when the transparent face, backing board and seal are matched to the product and the packing line. At this size, even a small change in film gauge or weld quality shows up fast, because a bag that opens awkwardly slows hand packing and a weak seam leads to leaks, split corners or additional rework. The front film also has to stay transparent enough for stock identification and display, while the body of the bag must grasp its shape without cockling or sagging in transit. A well-set specification retains presentation tidy, protects the contents and avoids turning a simple pack into a handling problem.

Bulk Candy Bags

Candy bags used for bulk wholesale work optimal when the material matches the contents rather than the event. A sheer organza bag has a light, decorative see, nevertheless it also requirements enough strength to grasp sweets, small gifts or beads without splitting at the drawstring or fraying at the seams. For party favours and shopping packing, the bag has to close neatly, display the contents clearly and retain handling easy amid filling and dispatch. A cotton-style pouch gives a alternative feel, with more body and a less delicate stop. The proper selection comes down to presentation, secure closure and how well the bag survives packing and transport.

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Sweet bags need to be designed as proper food packs first and novelty items second, because the comedy on the front means small if the contents are damaged or the seals fail. A low-gauge polythene suppliers film can work well for this sort of line, nevertheless only when thickness and melt-flow are kept consistent, since thin spots lead to split seams amid secondary bagging and messy-looking cartons at the select-face. Small packs also leave very small room for errour on labels, so allergen details, ingredients and traceability labels have to stay readable after rubbing, condensation and transit handling. That mix of presentation and control is what retains a seasonal line trading cleanly without causing avoidable waste on the shop floor.

Gift Card Bags

Card bags in a mini brown size work optimal when the presentation requirements to feel tidy without wasting material. A small kraft or stock-colour bag grasps a gift card in a tidy method, nevertheless the proper value is in the method it behaves on the packing line and at point of sale. A lightweight bag can retain costs down and speed up hand packing, yet it still requirements decent stiffness so the sides do not collapse or crumple in transit. If the gauge is also light, the bag sees tired before it reaches the client; if it is also heavy, the additional board adds no proper benefit. A well-chosen mini format gives a clean stop and avoids unnecessary bulk.

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Greeting card bags are only as superb as the film control behind them, not the nominal size printed on the spec. A6 and C6 packs may see simple on paper, yet a small drift in gauge or seal line can slow down packing and create rejects on the line. When polythene suppliers is held to a proper melt and the slip is proper, the bag opens cleanly, takes the card and envelope without curling the corners, and closes neatly instead of leaving a old edge. That saves time at the bench and reduces the kind of handling damage that turns a tidy unit into waste.

Cello bags give display packs a clean, high-clarity stop that assists the product sell itself without additional board or print. For light products, sweets, cards, stationery, small gifts and similar items, the appeal comes from being able to see the contents properly while still keeping them tidy and separate from warehouse dust and handling labels. Film gauge matters here, because a bag that is also thin can split or crease badly, while one that is also stiff can feel awkward to occupy and seal. The better selection balances clarity, opening strength and tidy presentation, which retains the pack looking tidy from filling line to client shelf.

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Polypropylene film shipments need tight control from the point of manufacture to the loading bay because the material is light, flexible, and easily damaged by poor handling. A roll that leaves the line in superb condition can still arrive in poor shape if the gauge is inconsistent, the reel edges are crushed, or the pallet wrap enables movement in transit. Warehouses also have to see stock rotation, since film held also long close heat or dust can select up faults that later affect converting and sealing. Good dispatch practice protects the value already built into the material, and that reduces waste before a single capacitour is manufactured.

Make the most of Christmas with Christmas packaging

Christmas is a time for giving, so make time to give your company a boost this Christmas through a huge range of Christmas packaging.

People spend more on shopping at Christmas than at any other time of the year and people in the UK spend more on Christmas shopping than any other country in Europe, with an average spend of £350 per shopper (Source: Thisismoney.co.uk, November 2014)

All of this makes the festive period the perfect time to take advantage of all of the different types of Christmas packaging on the market, so here are just a few of ideas for how you can use Christmas packaging to benefit your business this Christmas:

Personalise your carrier bags

Print your very own special edition carrier bags with a Christmas design and advertise your business while spreading the joys of Christmas this yuletide season. Printed carrier bags are the perfect way of advertising your business. You can choose your very own design - perhaps snowflakes or tinsel or a Christmas tree - along with your own branding or logo and perhaps a slogan or Christmas message.

You get to choose the design of the printed carrier bag, so you can use it to advertise your business and get some key messaging out there direct to your target market, whilst also showing your customers how much you love Christmas, which can only be a good thing, right?

Printed carrier bags are available in a range of sizes, in plain or coloured polythene and with a message printed on just one or both sides of the bag, so you can create your very own carrier bag just as you see fit.

Once your design is ready, print up enough to suit your business needs - from just a thousand to hundreds of thousands - and let your customers advertise your business this Christmas as they walk around carrying your fantastic printed carrier bag.

Personalise your mailing bags

If your business needs to send parcels or deliveries out this Christmas then you should get some printed mailing bags, personalised with your very own Christmas-style design. By doing so, your parcel or delivery will stand out from the crowd at a time when mail volume goes through the roof, helping you make a lasting impression with your customer and their family, friends or colleagues.

Just like printed carrier bags, printed mailing bags give you the scope to personalise your mailing in just the way you want. Give the polythene mailer a Christmas design - a snowman or some holly and ivy perhaps, or even some carol singers - and get your branding incorporated into the design. Use your company logo, name, advertising slogans etc to get your business message across this Christmas.

You can even print the mailing bag with helpful customer information like your Christmas opening hours, information on returns and refunds for the Christmas period or perhaps details of your upcoming new year sale.

However your Christmas mail is delivered, whether by courier or through the regular post, a bespoke printed mailing bag is the perfect way to stand out from the crowd this Christmas, to show your customers how professional you are and to spread a bit of Christmas joy while you are at it, which is ever a bad thing!

Add some Christmas sparkle to your displays

Any retailer always wants to display their products in the best way possible but even more so at Christmas, when the retail market is so competitive and any slight improvement to your display can make a big difference. That's where glossy display bags and display film comes in!

Display bags are made from high clarity polypropylene film, which gives any products places inside them a wonderful sheen and makes them sparkle. Display bags come in a range of styles, shapes and sizes to suit a variety products. Some of the more popular ones found at Christmas are greeting card bags (for Christmas cards), sweet bags (for yummy stocking fillers), clothing display bags (for that Christmas jumper) and flower sleeves (for those all-important Christmas bouquets).

Alternatively, crystal clear polypropylene film sold on the roll in a range of widths from 50cm to 70cm can provide the perfect gift wrap for any present and comes in particularly handy for wrapping flowers, bottles or other awkwardly-shaped presents.

Where to buy Christmas packaging

Christmas packaging manufacturers and suppliers include:

Printed Carrier Bags
Printed Carrier Bags is the place to go for your special Christmas carrier bags. Get an instant quote on a range of high quality carriers, printed with your own Christmas design and/or company logo, with prices from just 4p a bag and free UK delivery.
www.printedcarrierbags.com

Cellophane Bags
Put some sparkle into your retail displays this Christmas with crystal clear glossy display bags. Discount Cellophane Bags stock a massive range of high clarity polypropylene bags - the superior alternative to cellophane. From sweet bags to flower sleeves, this is an essential visit for retailers preparing for the festive season.
www.discountcellophanebags.co.uk

Carrier Bags
Every retailer needs carrier bags and never more so than at Christmas, but don't worry, this website has it all covered. From printed carriers to fashion carriers and with every carrier in between, there only site you need to visit is Carrier Bags.
www.carrierbags.co

Mailing Bags
This fab website doesn't just specialise in mailing bags - their fantastic Christmas Bags section contains tonnes of useful information about Christmas packaging, including printed carriers, display bags and greeting card bags, plus where to buy them!
www.buy-mailing-envelopes.co.uk

Greeting Card Bags
Catering for all your Christmas card needs, Discount Greetings Card Bags is the only website you'll need for super shiny greeting card bags. Give your Christmas cards some added sparkle - and any other greeting cards for that matter.
www.discountgreetingscardbags.co.uk

Research & Resources

To find out more about the various types of Christmas packaging and the huge role that polythene packaging plays in the retail sector in the run-up to Christmas, please visit:

PackagingKnowledge: The number one online resource for the UK's plastic packaging industry, featuring detailed information on a huge range of Christmas packagining, including display bags and retail bags, plus in-depth articles and analysis on the important role this plays in the festive season.

Goldstork: Free online directory featuring the very best in Christmas packaging websites, including websites on printed carrier bags, specialist greeting card bags websites and others specialising in retail display bags.

PlasticBags.uk.com: This free polythene packaging directory lists an excellent selection of specialist websites for Christmas packaging, including mailing bags, printed carrier bags and glossy display bags. Browse through retailers' product listings and find just the Christmas packaging you need.

Gift bags - the perfect accompaniment to gifts

Don't have time to wrap all your Christmas presents? Not very good at folding the wrapping and end up giving presents coated in a big ball of messy crumpled paper?

Gift bags are just what you - or your customers who meet the description above - are looking for and the perfect way to give presents without having to do any wrapping.

Available in a standard carrier bag shape in a range of sizes, or in a bottle bag shape, to fit a bottle of champagne, wine or spirits, gift bags are made of matt laminated paper bag with luxurious cord handles and a gift tag and are available in a range of sparkly colours.

Just place your present or bottle inside the gift bag - if you really want to impress, you can always wrap it in some coloured tissue or crepe paper first, with no need to fold or wrap - then write a nice Christmas message on the gift tag and hand it over, looking nice and shiny. Simple as that!

Recycle at Christmas

Christmas is a time where packaging is used and disposed of more quickly than at any other time of the year. Around the world, people unwrap presents and take them out of their boxes in their billions, often without a thought for where the packaging ends up.

But much of the packaging we use at Christmas can be recycled or reused, so please consider what you do with the following Christmas packaging before you throw it away:

Wrapping paper - the biggest culprit of all. Make sure you put all your wrapping paper in your paper recycling (you should separate your foil wrapping first)

Wrapping paper rolls - the cardboard tube that wrapping is wrapped around before being dispensed can be placed in the paper recycling

Gift bags - paper gift bags can also be thrown in the paper recycling, along with their gift tags (luxurious rope handles should be removed first)

Box packaging - manufacturers normally put plenty of packaging on products, including many given as gifts. This usually starts with a cardboard box, which can be recycled with the usual paper recycling

Plastic packaging - often the inner-wrapping for a gift, after the cardboard box has been set aside. This can be placed in your plastic recycling.

Christmas cards - you might leave these up for a few days after Christmas (no more than 12 mind you!) but when taken down, they can also go in the paper recycling.

Of course, all recycling depots or collection agents - e.g. councils, private waste disposal companies - have slightly different rules over what can be disposed of as recycling, so always check with your local recycling agent.